How To Fix WZ516 - Attributes for work item found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Attributes for work item found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ516 - Attributes for work item found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ516: Attributes for work item found:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ516 - Attributes for work item found
  
  1. Cause
  The message WZ516 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow processing. It indicates that there are existing attribute values assigned to a particular work item in the workflow system.
  More specifically:
  
  When you try to delete or modify a workflow container or work item, SAP checks if there are any attributes (data elements or container elements) still linked to the work item.
  If such attributes exist, the system raises this message to prevent accidental loss or inconsistency of data.
  This message can also appear during workflow development or runtime when the system detects that attributes are still assigned to a work item that is about to be deleted or changed.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Work Item Attributes:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item